India, Sept. 15 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is organizing a Seminar on the Centre of Excellence (CoE) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in Hyderabad on 16th September 2025. The launch of 6th tranche of critical mineral blocks auction will also be held during the event.

The seminar will highlight Government initiatives to accelerate R&D and innovation in critical minerals, strengthening India's energy, technology, and strategic sectors. It will lay the foundation for NCMM through a clear action plan, strong partnerships, and a Whole-of-Government approach.

The event will be chaired by Union Minister for Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, who wi...